2006 was the last year that I frequented BPL. So I am now back and living in the Philippines. The better half is ill and I have spent the entire weekend trying to provide care and support (I think she got it from me) and realized that I really do not like living in Manila. We have unbelievable traffic, smog, did I mention the air quality is horrendous, crowding, relentless noise, and ……….. I could go on and on but I am sure you get the picture.
So, if anyone here can provide me some guidance on hiking and backpacking in the Philippines it would be greatly appreciated. Of course I worry about security and there are some areas that I would never venture into even if I was armed like I was in the US Army! But there are some very pretty areas here and they say things are more fun in the Philippines. That may be true outside of Manila!
